Our Favorite Supplements: Supporting 12 Common DUTCH Test Patterns
by Clinical Consulting Team
To celebrate this holiday season, we, the DUTCH Clinical Team, thought it would be festive to share our 12 favorite supplements with you! But we’ll…
Men’s Health: The Relationship Between Estrogen and Testosterone
by Lindsey Szczepanski, NP
Have you ever wondered if there is a relationship between estrogen and testosterone in men? The answer is yes. Men need estrogen for many processes…
Progesterone Estrogen Balance
by Rebecca Clemson, ND
Evaluating the Pg/E2 Ratio for Estrogen Dominance: What we do and don’t know The progesterone to estradiol (Pg/E2) ratio was a tool created to assess…
Stress and Cortisol in the Type A Man
by Debbie Rice, ND, MPH
When we think of a Type A person, we generally think about high achievers, go-getters, motivated movers, and possibly more. In a society that is…
The Science Behind the Dad Bod
by Hilary Miller, ND
If you have heard the term “dad bod”, it probably triggered a distinct mental image. Body composition changes that smooth out muscular definition (increased body…
Metabolic Factors in PCOS
by Tim Hyatt, ND
One of the possible etiologies of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is metabolic dysregulation and thus it may be more appropriately called “metabolic reproductive syndrome”. This…
Monitoring HRT with a Dried Urine Hormone Test
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
A common use of the DUTCH Test is to evaluate and monitor patients on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT most commonly consists of estrogen, progesterone,…
When is the Best Time to Test Your Hormones?
by Clinical Consulting Team
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and award winning naturopathic physician. She is an international speaker, clinical educator, medical advisor within…
Menopause for Men: What Does Low Estrogen Mean?
by Tim Hyatt, ND
If you are a male, you have likely heard or read about declining testosterone (low T). Testosterone production does decrease with age, but it can…
Monitoring patients on transdermal testosterone replacement
by Mark Newman, MS
In our previous blog, “Yes! Urine Testing Can Be Used to Monitor Transdermal Estrogen Creams or Gels”, we concluded that transdermal estradiol is effectively monitored…
Using the DUTCH Test® for Vaginal Atrophy
by Elise Schroeder, ND
Vaginal atrophy is one of the top complaints among menopausal women and women experiencing estrogen deprivation therapy post breast cancer. Symptoms commonly include: dryness, general…
Testosterone and Men: Understanding the Age-Dependent Ranges
by Mark Newman, MS
It’s natural for testosterone levels to decline as men age, but working to identify the ideal ranges for one’s age is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Carrie…
